Administration Training Manager

DIKTUCOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking a qualified professional to design and implement clinical training and competency programs focused on mental health and addiction. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant health field and a minimum of ten years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include developing training programs and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This is a permanent full-time position with an immediate start date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a related mental health discipline is required.
• Master's degree in Mental Health, Clinical Education, Addiction Studies, Rehabilitation or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years clinical experience in mental health, addiction, detox or rehabilitation settings.

Responsibilities

• Design structured evidence-based training programs for mental health and addiction services.
• Deliver classroom simulation and practical training for multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and maintain clinical competency frameworks aligned with regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical training development

Patient safety management

Regulatory compliance

Crisis management

Dual-diagnosis care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field

Master’s degree in Mental Health or related field

Job description

Overview

Client Abu Dhabi Healthcare Clinic

The role The role ensures the design implementation and governance of comprehensive clinical training and competency programs across mental health addiction and detox services with a strong focus on patient safety risk management and regulatory compliance. It supports adherence to licensing and accreditation standards strengthens clinical governance and ensures clinicians are equipped to manage high-risk scenarios including withdrawal management safeguarding and dual-diagnosis care. The role also serves as a key strategic partner in shaping the facility’s clinical culture fostering a learning environment that prioritizes continuous improvement innovation and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Designs structured evidence-based training programs tailored to mental health addiction detoxification and rehabilitation services.
• Delivers engaging classroom simulation and practical training for multidisciplinary teams including nurses therapists counselors and clinical support staff; adapts training to meet the needs of staff with varying clinical experience ensuring safe and effective patient care in high-risk detox and rehab settings.
• Develops and maintains clinical competency frameworks aligned with regulatory standards and evidence-based practice.
• Monitors supervision outcomes and competency data to identify gaps and implement targeted development plans.
• Develops and delivers training programs that promote safe clinical practice and minimize risks in mental health addiction and detox care.
• Monitors and evaluates clinical incidents near misses and audit findings to identify training needs and mitigate future risks.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to patient safety clinical governance and ethical practice.
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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or a related mental health discipline is required.
• Master’s degree in Mental Health, Clinical Education, Addiction Studies, Rehabilitation or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years clinical experience in mental health, addiction, detox or rehabilitation settings.
• 3–5 years in clinical training, education or supervision roles, preferably in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Hands-on experience in managing detoxification programs, rehabilitation planning, relapse prevention and dual-diagnosis care.
• Proven track record in developing and delivering training programs for nurses.
• Experience in high-risk and acute care environments including crisis management, safeguarding and patient safety initiatives.

Engagement

• Period of engagement: Permanent
• Start-date: Immediate when availability
• Workload/Location: Abu Dhabi
• Engagement Model: FTE